Oak Forest, IL vs Plainfield, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Oak Forest
77.2
#270 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Oak Forest leads in walk score (36 vs 20). Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $89,758). Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Forest, IL | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#270) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 26,199 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $303,574 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $89,758 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+1.6 |
C+
77.2 Score
Oak Forest, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$303,574
Population
26,199
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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C
74.9 Score
Plainfield, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,279
Population
47,448
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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